Regards from Sweden

[Birdieman]

Hi everyone.

My name is Henrik, 35 year old guy from Sweden.

I'm new and searching friends who have cocktails and kakariki birds :)

Thanks,

Henrik

[Joel]

Originally Posted by Birdieman

Hi everyone.

My name is Henrik, 35 year old guy from Sweden.

I'm new and searching friends who have cocktails and kakariki birds :)

Thanks,

Henrik

No kakariki birds here YET but I do enjoy my "cocktails". Had a White Russian before dinner today. ;)

Hmmmm, haven't yet tried searching my friends who have had cocktails, that sounds like it could be fun. LOL.

Just kidding Henrik, welcome aboard. Anything specific that you need help with regarding cockatiels or kakariki birds or are you just interested in chatting about them?

Kakariki

Kakarikis are an extremely active parakeet. They originate in New Zealand where there are two types – the Red Fronted or Red Crowned and the Yellow Fronted or Yellow Crowned. There are, of course, colour mutations.




"Thanks to Henk at The Kakarikie for the use of this picture of a normal coloured Red Fronted Kakariki with pied and yellow mutations.

Kakarikis need a much larger cage than many other parakeets due to their constant motion. Even with an extra large cage, they should have plenty of out of cage time for flying. You will very seldom see one who is content sitting on your finger or shoulder, as they just do not have time to stay still.

These birds love to forage on the ground so it would be great if they can have a cage with a bottom that allows this with fresh dirt added frequently. They can often be seen scratching & digging to look for something to eat. Unlike many parrot species, Kakarikis are not normally chewers so wood is usually quite safe from their beaks.

For some reason, Kakarikis do not seem to live as long as other similar sized parakeets. It may be because of their extreme activity but it is not uncommon for these birds to die suddenly at a young age. Although they can live up to 20 years, it is very unusual to have one live this long. The average age for these birds is approximately 5 years.

These are very quiet and gentle birds and a single bird can normally be kept in a flight with other similar sized friendly birds. If you have a pair and are interested in breeding, they must be kept in their own large cage because they get aggressive in pairs."

[Birdieman]

Thanks for quick reply, I just need some information and experiencies from others :)

/Henrik

[Joel]

Originally Posted by Birdieman

Thanks for quick reply, I just need some information and experiencies from others :)

/Henrik

What specifically are you interested in knowing about them?

Here is a Googled pic for the members here. One of the colors of the Kakiriki.

Many of us have cockatiels but not sure if anyone here has a Kakiriki?

[Birdieman]

How many cocktails do u have in your aviary? My first plan was to buy a female to my male cocktail, but now I almost got it tame so I change my mind and instead to buy a kakariki, it's a very cute bird I think ... Will my cocktail still be tame even though I buy a kakariki male?

[Joel]

I have many cockatiels and many aviaries that house different #'s of Tiels. I have never had a Kakariki but from what I have read the two different species that you are talking about should get along fine together as long as you are not breeding them.

Yes, in my opinion & experience, your Tiel should remain tame to you if you continually interact with it.

[Birdieman]

Hi friends, "cocktails" anyone? haha :))) sorry I spelled wrong earlier today :D but u know Swedes we are quiet funny sometimes

[hollyhawkz]

OK, enough of the alcohol talk and lets get on with Cockatiels! LOL

Welcome!

[LovelySydney]

Hi Henrick and welcome!!!

[sailorkelly]

Welcome to BB. I hope you enjoy it.